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Becoming an engineer in public universities : pathways for women and minorities /

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Based on research conducted in a three-year, mixed-method, multi-site National Science Foundation, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) Project, this book offers a comprehensive look into how engineering department culture and climate impacts the successfu...

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Other Authors: Borman, Kathryn M., Tyson, Will, 1976-, Halperin, Rhoda H.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Palgrave studies in urban education.
Subjects:
Women engineering students > Florida > Case studies.
Minority college students > Florida > Case studies.
College dropouts > United States > Prevention.
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Summary:Based on research conducted in a three-year, mixed-method, multi-site National Science Foundation, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) Project, this book offers a comprehensive look into how engineering department culture and climate impacts the successful retention of female and under-represented minority college students. The editors provide valuable insight into how engineering programs support female and minority students and what strategies students employ to successfully complete engineering programs, while also addressing policies and practices that will best serve engineers in the 21st century.
Physical Description:xiv, 207 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780230619357 (hbk.)
0230619355 (hbk.)